This material summarizes the causes, prevalence, and severe clinical consequences of Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD) globally. It highlights VAD as a leading cause of childhood blindness, detailing ocular effects (xerophthalmia, night blindness), reduced immunocompetence, increased morbidity from infections, and its complex association with Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) and micronutrient deficiencies like iron and zinc.
A comprehensive textbook detailing the essentials of clinical periodontology. This edition includes an accompanying DVD-ROM featuring procedures on live periodontal surgery.
A comprehensive textbook detailing the definitions, classification, pathophysiology, and treatment strategies for various forms of glaucoma, emphasizing the relationship between intraocular pressure (IOP) and optic nerve integrity.
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The occurrence of marine and freshwater toxins...
This volume, part of the Contemporary Endocrinology series, focuses on the latest technological advancements in diabetes care and management. It addresses the ongoing global diabetes epidemic, exploring both the underlying causes and improved therapies for diabetes mellitus.
A collection of research articles exploring the molecular mechanisms and clinical associations between chronic oral inflammations, such as periodontal disease, and severe systemic conditions, including chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, and neuropsychiatric disorders.
A third edition multiple-choice question (MCQ) revision book covering all major branches of dentistry for postgraduate preparation, including general dentistry, human disease, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral surgery, child dental health and orthodontics, therapeutics, dental materials, radiology, and restorative dentistry.
A comprehensive text addressing the discovery and application of new biomarkers in disease, specifically diabetes, driven by high-throughput technologies such as proteomics, genomics, and metabolomics. It discusses advanced analytical methods, statistics, and bioinformatics used to diagnose and investigate pathologies.
A detailed guide covering the traditional clinical skills of history taking and physical examination, leading to the formulation of a differential diagnosis and management plan. This foundational text emphasizes the continued importance of these methods in patient care, even with the rapid evolution of medical technology.
This review includes MCQs from previous years' PG entrance examinations and covers clinical and pathological aspects of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.
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In its fully revised and updated second...
